Rob Ratcliffe is currently assigned as a C-17 GISP (Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program) operations project manager. Prior to assuming his current responsibilities, he was assigned to similar project management positions on the KC-135 PDM (Programmed Depot Maintenance) and KC-135 GATM (Global Air Traffic Management) Programs. Ratcliffe joined Boeing in March 1999 after leaving the United States Air Force. While in the United States Air Force, Ratcliffe held various leadership positions in aircraft maintenance, weapon system acquisition, logistics plans, and human resource management. He worked as a System Program Office (SPO) acquisition manager on two major research and development programs (i.e., the B-1 Lancer and the C-17 Globemaster III). Ratcliffe is a former member of the Department of Defense (DOD) Acquisition Corps and is a Certified Acquisition Professional holding the highest DOD professional certifications (Level III) in two specialization areas -- Program Management (1994) and Acquisition Logistics (1992).

Commercial Sales Associate

Start Date: 2004-01-01End Date: 2006-01-01

*Create and implement marketing packages to generate sales with corporations and government agencies* Created and maintained a database on client sites to manage bids* Bid on items for our department as well as providing bids for local stores*Manage the mail order line to provide sales and technical information to customers nationwide

Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Start Date: 2007-10-01End Date: 2008-01-01

Edson has a history as a leader in the work environment. He successfully spearheaded the redesign of Boston Scientifics’ Neuromodulation Package Receipt and Delivery Tracking System to handle additional finished goods and product returns. He was instrumental in the design and implementation of the Kanban system to manage finished goods, packaging and shipping materials. Edson’s knowledge and leadership were essential as he led the design, selection, procurement, installation, and deployment of a flow rack warehouse system in support of a new validated distribution center. The ability to manage and plan complex activities related to the design, development, and implementation and support of internal and external web assets is nothing new to Edson. He follows three core methodologies when starting a project including deployment of the traditional software life cycle, prototyping, and developing systems with application software packages.

Plant Manager

Start Date: 2007-06-01End Date: 2009-01-01

Leading the operation of an FDA and USDA frozen soup facility; successfully improving key safety, quality, customer service, efficiency and cost out metrics over the last year. Costs were reduced by 17%, as a safety culture, quality systems and a continuous improvement environment were created in the facility.

Product Manager, Joint Tactical Radio System

Start Date: 2001-04-01End Date: 2004-07-03

Product Manager for Joint Tactical Radio Systems, Ground and Air, responsible for the research, development, and fielding of the next generation tri-service family of soft-ware defined radios. I supervised 8 government leaders and over 200 government and support contractors across a wide geographic area with an annual budget of $100M and total estimated program value of $23B.

Bids & Contracts Manager

Start Date: 2014-06-01End Date: 2015-03-10

•Responsible for announcing , Registering; Managing; buildup Reviewing; Seeking Executive/Board Funds approvals and Passing all matured proposals/Quotations /Offer to an existing or prospective client, on time and within budget as per Customer requirements & Tenderer terms. •Accountable on Qualify and Quantify Risk Registers , with evaluate and assets all proposals inputs to be complied (Technically, Contractually & legally) with international Commercial Law such as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) the under World Trade Organization (WTO) in conjunction with KSA Government Tenders and Procurement Law as per supplementary Quality Standers . •Responsible for managing all day-to-day aspects of an individual bid with involved in every aspect of the Bids repot. Responsible for all sourcing strategies across allocated Customer Bids •Responsible for driving internal stakeholders and account teams to deliver accurate and appropriate business requirements to enable the delivery of sourcing strategies •Stakeholder management responsibilities including representing SCM through governance and potentially externally to Customers. •Responsible for all vendor cost input into the Enterprise bid & the tracking of associate SCM benefits across the exercise. •Responsible for establishing and running SCM governance structure across various bids, including programme assurance, legal governance, change management and control throughout the contract life cycle. •Responsible for vendor management throughout the SCM Enterprise life cycle including transitioning vendors into Vodafone, commercial tracking and control, performance management and final sign off of acceptance / delivery milestones. •Responsible for SCM reporting and communications across the Enterprise portfolio managed than serve associated projects .

Director, Antenna Systems

Start Date: 2003-01-01

• Directed development of Radar and Electronic Warfare Antenna System and AESA projects through a staff of 230 professional for F-22 (AN/APG-77), F-35 (AN/APG-81), F-16 (AN/APG-80), Wedgetail Airborne Warning and Control System, Cobra Judy Replacement and classified programs • Reorganized the Directorate to improve performance • Developed, deployed and audited engineering development processes to improve engineering performance • Developed the Directorate management staff through training and personal coaching • Managed a labor and expense budget of $43M

Vice President, Engineering

Start Date: 1991-01-01

• Directed staff of 140 engineers and technicians to meet cost, schedule and technical goals on high technology development projects • Led acquisition of new business resulting in contract awards on multiple programs including AN/BLQ-10, AN/ALQ-211, AN/ALR-67(V)3 and Monopulse DF • Reorganized and managed the Microwave and Antenna Products line of business to increase profitability by 18% ROS and increase on-time delivery to >98% • Instituted Integrated Product Development Process (IPDP) which improved first pass design success and reduced development cost for new products